Chapter IX

Fundamental Ideas Regarding The Nature And Organization Of The Storm Troops

THE STRENGTH OF THE OLD STATE RESTED ON THREE PILLARS: THE MONARCHICAL form of government, the civil service, and the army. The Revolution of 1918 abolished the form of government, dissolved the army and abandoned the civil service to the corruption of party politics. Thus the essential supports of what is called the Authority of the State were shattered. This authority nearly always depends on three elements, which are the essential foundations of all authority.

Popular support is the first element which is necessary for the creation of